The 72km Team Cycling Challenge is open to all cyclists 17 years and over in the calendar year of the event (born 2002 or earlier). The 36km Team Cycling Challenge is open to all cyclists 15 years and over in the calendar year of the event (born 2004 or earlier). Discounted entry is available for all Cycling Australia (CA) members. To obtain Cycling Australia (CA) Membership click here.

Team Composition

The Team Cycling Challenge will comprise of 4 (minimum) to 6 (maximum) riders.

The team time will be taken from the third rider to cross the line.

Categories

Team Cycling Challenge (72km and 36km)

Open - Time trial bars permitted

Bikes without time trial bars - all team bikes do not have time trial bars

Handicap System

Team Cycling Challenge (72km)

The times will be adjusted on the basis of the following:

A team will be eligible for a 2 minute time deduction for each female rider in a team

A team will be eligible for a 2 minute time deduction for each rider over the age of 50 years

A team will be eligible for a 4 minute time deduction for each rider over the age of 60 years

A team will be eligible for a 6 minute time deduction for each rider over the age of 70 years

A team will be eligible for a 10 minute time deduction for each rider over the age of 80 years

Team Cycling Challenge (36km)

The times will be adjusted on the basis of the following:

A team will be eligible for a 1 minute time deduction for each female rider in a team

A team will be eligible for a 1 minute time deduction for each rider over the age of 50 years or under the age of 17 years

A team will be eligible for a 2 minute time deduction for each rider over the age of 60 years or under the age of 15 years

A team will be eligible for a 3 minute time deduction for each rider over the age of 70 years

A team will be eligible for a 5 minute time deduction for each rider over the age of 80 years

Note: The handicapping deductions will be determined from the age of the rider at the end of the calendar year of the event (31 December).

Prizes

Prizes will be available for the winner based on overall fastest time and handicap for each of the Team Cycling Challenge categories for both the 72km and 36km events.

Rider Information

Competitor Handbook will be available closer to the event

Start List

Start List will be available closer to the event

Solo Time Trial

The hallmark 36km Solo Time Trial event will again see the winners crowned as King and Queen of de Valley across four categories for men and women. After a successful debut last year, the 72km Solo Time Trial returns for the ‘endurance’ kings and queens with their chance to take on the longest individual time trial event on the eastern coast of Australia.

Note: A rider’s category is determined from the age they are at the end of the calendar year of the event (31 December).

Prizes

All category placegetters will receive prizes with the 36km winners to be crowned the King and Queen of the Valley respectively.

They will receive a lasting memento of their achievement.

Note: The time for the first lap of the 72km Solo Time Trial is counted so riders will also be eligible for the 36km TT prizes.

Rider Information

Competitor Handbook will be available closer to the event

Start List

Start List will be available closer to the event

QLD State Team Time Trial Championship

For the first time, the QLD State Team Time Trial Championships will also be conducted as part of the event. Cycling QLD clubs and registered teams will be able to compete across a number of age divisions for men and women for their chance to be crowned State Champions!